THE Global Pinoy Center in partnership with the Filipino International Franchise Association (FIFA) held a free franchising seminar last December 1 at the SM Davao Event Centre.
The seminar dubbed as “All About Franchising” has been touring SM Global Pinoy Centers nationwide in order to promote livelihood opportunities for GPC members.
FIFA founder Rudolf Kotik and FIFA Cebu branch manager discussed concepts of franchising, its history, and it’s the benefits. More than 300 participants were also able to get tips on franchise selection, its demands and an overview of the common mistakes made by franchise buyers. Legal requirements, DTI concerns and other franchising essentials were also covered.
In attendance during the event were Global Pinoy members and their families; OWWA members; students and faculty of the Philippine Women’s College, University of South Eastern Philippines, University of Mindanao and Pope John Paul II College; and the members of YMCA of Davao Incorporated. Department of Foreign Affairs OIC Erlinda Albay also graced the activity.
The Global Pinoy Center is a one-stop shop for OFWs, migrants workers and their families that offers remittances services, communication facilities, shopping, skills training, investment and legal consultations. This corporate social responsibility initiative of SM Supermalls aims to serve the needs and champion the cause of Pinoys abroad and expatriates, as well as their dependents and beneficiaries living in the country.
An Overseas Filipino Worker who visits any SM GPC can get his own Global Pinoy Card, which entitles him to exclusive rewards and privileges. The card also allows him entry to any SM Global Pinoy Center where he can do transactions at the BDO remittance counter, SM Department Store’s Foreign Exchange or Business Counter. He may use the center’s Internet facilities, voice or video calls for free. The card is also available for the Global Pinoys families and beneficiaries, which they can use in any of our Global Pinoy Centers across all SM Supermalls nationwide. SM Davao Global Pinoy Center is located at the Level 2 of SM City Davao. For inquiries, interested parties may call 297.6998 local 120.
The franchising seminar was also made possible by Blue Gre Central, Dimsum Diner, Cafe Rysus Bakeshop, Almans Pastry Inc. and Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Inc.
